FWF Chapter 235 Lunch Time
Chapter 235 Lunch Time
After successfully sending Satsuki to train with Kakashi, Naruto did not immediately begin his own training. Instead, he went to Konoha Hospital to visit his classmates who were injured in the preliminary rounds.
He was carrying several carefully prepared food boxes, which naturally contained delicious bento boxes that he had made himself and that were still kept at the right temperature.
Of course, Satsuki's share had already been given to her before she went to see Kakashi, and she was also given the share for Kakashi-sensei to take with her.
The hospital air was filled with a faint smell of disinfectant. Naruto entered their ward. Kiba, lying in bed, seemed to be in good spirits. He said he was actually fine, but following the doctor's advice, he decided to rest and observe for a while longer.
Not far from Ya's bed was Choji Akimichi. He seemed to need more rest than Ya and would have to stay in the hospital for a few more days.
However, this clearly did not affect his appetite at all. Even though he could only lean against the headboard, he was still holding a bag of potato chips and eating them with relish.
Beside Choji's bed, Ino Yamanaka, who was taking care of her teammate, and Sakura Haruno, who had come to help, were huddled together, chatting quietly. Seeing that the two of them were still as close and harmonious as ever, Naruto breathed a slight sigh of relief.
As soon as Sakura saw Naruto walk in, she immediately smiled and waved to greet him. However, Ino, who was standing next to her, hesitated for a moment when her eyes met Naruto's, and subconsciously took half a step behind Sakura.
Is he still a little afraid of me? Naruto wondered again, feeling helpless. What was going on?
Choji was the most enthusiastic to see Naruto arrive. His eyes practically lit up as he stared at the food box in Naruto's hand. After confirming that it was Naruto's special dish, he was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He couldn't wait to take it and, without even bothering to say a few polite words, immediately opened the lid and began to devour the food.
He mumbled a satisfied sigh. Naruto was used to seeing his friend's foodie demeanor, which could instantly brighten up any situation because of delicious food. Although Choji had lost the match and was injured, it was good that he could be so happy.
In contrast, Tooth seemed rather sullen, his eyes somewhat vacant, clearly still resentful of being utterly defeated by Rock Lee, and his confidence had taken a considerable hit.
Akamaru, who was lying next to Naruto's pillow, was also in low spirits. His ears drooped, and he gently rubbed his wet nose against Naruto's hand, making a pitiful "woof woof" sound.
Naruto reached out and gently stroked Akamaru's little head, feeling the warmth of its soft fur. Just then, a somewhat abrupt and strange thought suddenly entered his mind.
Speaking of which... all the ninja dogs that Kakashi summons seem to be able to speak human language, and they speak it better than many people... but why can't Akamaru do that? It's a ninja dog too, isn't it?
After chatting briefly in the ward and checking on everyone's recovery, Naruto figured it was about time and got up to leave.
He had only taken a few steps out of the ward when a commotion and exclamations came from the closed door behind him.
"Whoa! What's going on?! My body! Why are strange things falling down?!" This was Ya's panicked voice.
"Choji! Stop eating! Can't you see?! Your body is losing all this stuff too!"
"Sorry! But for some reason, the more I eat, the hungrier I get! I just can't stop!"
Then came the sound of Sakura and Ino frantically trying to find the medical ninja. But their footsteps quickly stopped, replaced by Choji's incredulous mutterings.
"Huh? That's strange... I don't feel any pain at all? My wounds... they all seem to have healed?!"
"What?! How is this possible... Wait, I, I feel... What's going on? My body feels so light!"
After confirming that the [Pearl Jam]'s power had fully taken effect and that his two friends had fully recovered from their injuries, Naruto finally turned around and left the hospital.
Meanwhile, a different scene was unfolding during Kakashi's lunch break.
Zuo Yue looked helplessly at Might Guy and Rock Lee not far away. The two master and apprentice in green bodysuits had their eyes almost glued to Kakashi and the bento boxes in their hands, and their drool was almost dripping onto the ground, but they were still desperately trying to deny it.
"Hmph... Kakashi, I see. This tempting aroma... is it Naruto's cooking?" Guy forced himself to appear unmoved, but his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.
Naruto was unaware that Guy and Rock Lee were also training there, so he hadn't prepared any for them.
Kai immediately turned to Xiao Li, who was also uncontrollably swallowing his saliva, and said loudly in his signature passionate tone.
"Li! Did you see that? This... this is a sudden trial called 'temptation' on our path of youth!"
"A true ninja must not only endure physical pain and fatigue, but also confront the abyss of desire deep within their heart! This pervasive and delicious aroma is precisely the 'genjutsu' that tests whether our willpower is as firm as a rock!"
"Remember, Lee! When the primal desires of our bodies roar wildly, that's the perfect opportunity for us to hone our indomitable spirit and showcase the true nature of our youth! Use our boiling youth to suppress this tide of instinct! This is our unique ninja way!"
"Oh oh oh! No... As expected of Teacher Kai! He's really amazing! I understand!" Xiao Li was immediately infected, and the flame of fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes. He responded loudly, trying to ignore the tempting aroma that kept entering his nostrils.
Kakashi stopped putting food under his mask, glanced lazily at the master and apprentice who were clearly drooling but were still forcing themselves to eat, and said in a deliberately slow tone.
"I just can't do anything with you, Kai. Since that's the case..." He paused, looking at Kai's stiff neck but eyes that betrayed his inner desire, and deliberately changed the subject, "...this crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, juicy fried chicken nugget, I'll..."
"Don't be shy, let's dig in!"
As he spoke, he deliberately waved a golden-brown fried chicken nugget in front of Kai before stuffing it under his mask, chewing and letting out a satisfied exclamation. "Oh~ this juice, this rich aroma, and this perfect texture... As expected of Naruto, it's absolutely delicious."
Satsuki looked at Kakashi with a strange expression as he blatantly teased Gai. Gai, realizing he had been tricked, immediately turned his face away angrily, his shoulders trembling slightly as he suppressed his craving and "anger".
For some reason, seeing Kai's humiliated appearance, Zuo Yue's nameless anger dissipated somewhat.
"Haha, don't overreact, it was just a joke." Kakashi, seeing that things were going well, laughed and smoothed things over. "Don't worry, I'll ask Naruto to prepare lunch for both of you tomorrow too."
"Of course, I remember... you also have a pretty good technique that you've been planning to teach Naruto as a thank-you gift, right?"